Davina Two Bears’ article on the Old Leupp Boarding School illustrates Diné survivance and the essential role of oral histories in preserving Diné experiences and resilience. buff.ly/ndaQARJ
#Archaeology #Diné #SWArch #NativeHistory
ALT Navajo girls weaving with their Diné teacher, Marie Martin, Leupp Indian School 1941 (NF2-12, Milton Snow Collection, Courtesy of Navajo Nation Museum). Two Bears, D. R. (2021).
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What did Catholic ritual items mean to indigenous communities during the Pueblo Revolt? Gruner’s research shows they became powerful symbols of Indigenous identity. buff.ly/F1bi6n7
#Archaeology #PuebloRevolt #SouthwestHistory #NativeHistory
ALT Gruner 2013. Masked dancer with cross and robes, depicted on a late sixteenth or early seventeenth century Tabira black-on-white vessel (image courtesy Jeanette Mobley-Tanaka).
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May 22
When we speak about the Trail of Tears, we have to remember the fact that the Cherokee Nation did win the rights to stay on their ancestral and territorial lands when they took the case to the Supreme Court.
Native American and indigenous people are often portrayed as having, always won the war, but in this case legally, the natives were the ones who won.
However, Andrew Jackson disregarded all of the legal proceedings and used military power to enforce the forced migration.
This directly went against the law. And when we teach history about Native Americans and indigenous people, we also have to remember the complete disregard for the law that allowed much of this to happen. #nativehistory #indigenouspeople #nativeamerican
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The Choctaw Nation’s compassionate act during the Irish famine in 1847 left a lasting impact. Despite their own struggles, Choctaw individuals donated to aid the starving Irish. This remarkable gesture exemplified their cultural values of empathy and generosity. In recent years, the Irish have reciprocated by commemorating the Choctaws’ kindness, completing a circle of compassion between the two nations. The Choctaw Nation continues to extend help during global crises, demonstrating their commitment to supporting others in need.
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They tried to break the hoop by taking the warriors, but they forgot
the women were the ones who wove the hoop in the first place. 🪶🔥
Meet the Cheyenne Matriarchs:
The silent architects of survival who turned the red dust of Oklahoma into a sanctuary.
🧵 #NativeHistory
Apr 23
Cheyenne woman, Oklahoma, c. 1890-1904.
Look at more amazing historical photos: bit.ly/44OpIzi
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Chief Dan George (1899–1981) was more than an actor,he was a voice, a leader, and a presence that carried Native identity onto the world stage.
A member of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation in British Columbia, he served as a respected community leader before stepping into film and television later in life.
His role in Little Big Man (1970) brought him international recognition and earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor — making him one of the first Native actors to be recognized at that level.
But his impact went beyond the screen.
Through his words, his presence, and his poetry, Chief Dan George spoke about identity, loss, dignity, and survival — at a time when Native voices were often overlooked or misunderstood in mainstream media.
He carried himself with quiet strength.
He spoke with purpose.
And he reminded the world that Native stories are not just history — they are living, breathing truth.
#native #nativepride #indigenous #nativehistory #nativeamericans
Sources:
• Academy Awards (Oscars) — 1970 nominations (Little Big Man)
• National Film Board of Canada & public records on Chief Dan George
• Historical archives on Tsleil-Waututh Nation leadership
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Remembering Chuck Norris.
In 1997, he supported Native American tribes in their fight for sovereignty and economic independence through Indian gaming.
That support helped create lasting impact for tribal communities across California and the United States.
#ChuckNorris #PeopleOfTheWest #TribalSovereignty #NativeHistory #CaliforniaHistory
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Bring history to your wall 🪶
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#NativeAmerican #NativeHistory #WallDecor #HomeDecor #VintagePoster
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Today is his Birthday he just wants a wish 🎂🥰
#nativehistory #NativeAmericans #nativelover #NativeTribe #nativeplants #navajo
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A powerful 1786 letter shows Native confederations writing to the United States Congress after the American Revolutionary War.
Nations like the Cherokee and Delaware people expected peace and friendship with the United States—but they were never included in the agreement.
This forgotten document reveals what they told Congress.
#AmericanHistory #NativeHistory #HiddenHistory
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Coment " I want " if you want to buy it....
Get link here: shorturl.at/scFFS
#NativeAmericans #native #USA📷 #nativehistory #History #INDIGENOUS
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STFU #BillieEilish. You are WHITE, you don't know anything about OUR HISTORY, YOU SHOULD BE THANKING THE NATIVES, for the land on which your mansion sits. The problem with America, there are TOO MANY EUROPEAN AMERICANS in it. #nativehistory
#theOriginalPeopleareIndigenous
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